Portage County Health District staff to undergo poverty simulation training, prompting closure on February 19.

ODOT will close the I-71 rest areas in Medina County on March 2 and convert them into truck-only lots, expanding the sites as part of a statewide push to add more truck parking. The local project will add dozens of marked truck stalls and new facilities.

A woman was found critically injured on Dressler Road NW in Jackson Township on Tuesday, police say a suspect was arrested after a pursuit into Portage County.

The Lorain Fire Department tackled three fires in one afternoon, with crews saving homes, rescuing a disabled homeowner, and aiding displaced families, while emphasizing the importance of smoke detectors.

The Cuyahoga County Office of Emergency Management advises freezing water and keeping freezer items close together to maintain safe temperatures during power outages.

Overflowing trash and full dumpsters have left sidewalks and playgrounds littered across Cleveland neighborhoods; city and county officials urge residents to report missed pickups and illegal dumping.

Firefighter Raphael Smith was honored with the Meritorious Service Award from the Cleveland Fire Department for his role in advising and rescuing a woman trapped in a fire.

A Greater Cleveland Partnership report shows rising incomes and business growth, but local leaders say the region still lacks enough people to fill open jobs. Retaining grads and attracting newcomers are now the top tests for Cleveland’s momentum.

A shooting outside a gas station at East 131st and Harvard left a man critically injured, with scanner audio shared on a community Facebook reel describing multiple victims.

Brunswick Ohio Police reunited a lost dog with its owner, using social media to seek community assistance after the pet was found wandering near Center Road and Hadcock Road.

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department visited Glendale Primary School as part of their community outreach, aiming to build early connections with youths.

A one‑car crash on St. Clair Avenue near E. 107th left a 25‑year‑old passenger dead while the 28‑year‑old driver was hospitalized with minor injuries.

Karen Small opened Juneberry To Go next to her Ohio City café, pairing sandwiches and baked goods with a curated bottle list and an in-store tasting series.